Courses | AI, Networking & Security

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AI & Security

Navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. From AI-driven threat detection to governing AI risk — essential knowledge for the modern security professional.

🎥 Videos: 4 lessons 📝 Blog: 4 articles ⏱ Level: Intermediate

🎥 Video Lessons

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Introduction to AI in Cybersecurity
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Foundations

Introduction to AI in Cybersecurity

How machine learning is reshaping threat detection, anomaly analysis, and security operations — and what it means for your organisation.

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AI Risk Governance Frameworks
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Risk Management

AI Risk Governance Frameworks

Applying NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001 principles to govern AI deployment risks — bias, adversarial attacks, and model integrity.

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Adversarial AI: Attack & Defence
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Advanced

Adversarial AI: Attack & Defence

Deep dive into adversarial machine learning — prompt injection, model poisoning, and evasion attacks — and the defensive controls that counter them.

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Securing Generative AI Deployments
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Practical

Securing Generative AI Deployments

Practical controls for LLM deployments — data handling, access controls, output validation, and compliance with GDPR for AI-generated content.

📝 Blog Articles

🤖 AI & Security · Analysis

The Hidden Security Risks in Your AI Supply Chain

Third-party AI models carry risks that traditional vendor assessments miss. We explore how to extend your security program to cover AI dependencies — from training data provenance to model update integrity.

📅 June 2025⏱ 8 min read👤 AlerоSec

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🤖 AI & Security · Governance

Building an AI Acceptable Use Policy: A Practitioner's Guide

With staff using AI tools across every function, organisations need clear, enforceable policies. This guide walks through every clause your AI AUP should include — and why.

📅 May 2025⏱ 11 min read👤 AlerоSec

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🤖 AI & Security · Compliance

GDPR & AI: What the EU AI Act Means for Security Teams

The EU AI Act introduces tiered risk classifications for AI systems. We break down the obligations relevant to security practitioners and what you need to document, test, and report.

📅 April 2025⏱ 10 min read👤 AlerоSec

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🤖 AI & Security · Threat Intelligence

How Attackers Are Using AI: A 2025 Threat Landscape Overview

From AI-generated phishing at scale to automated vulnerability discovery, we map the current AI-augmented threat landscape and the defensive measures security teams should prioritise now.

📅 March 2025⏱ 9 min read👤 AlerоSec

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Networking Fundamentals & Security

From TCP/IP basics to Zero Trust architecture — understand how networks operate and how to defend them. Built for security professionals who need solid networking foundations.

🎥 Videos: 4 lessons 📝 Blog: 4 articles ⏱ Level: Foundational–Intermediate

🎥 Video Lessons

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Networking Fundamentals for Security Professionals
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Foundational

Networking Fundamentals for Security Professionals

OSI model, TCP/IP stack, routing, switching, and DNS demystified — with a security lens applied throughout. The foundation every security practitioner needs.

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Firewalls, IDS/IPS & Network Segmentation
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Intermediate

Firewalls, IDS/IPS & Network Segmentation

Designing layered network defences — firewall rule logic, intrusion detection vs. prevention, VLAN segmentation, and DMZ architecture for enterprise environments.

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Zero Trust Network Architecture
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Advanced

Zero Trust Network Architecture

Moving beyond perimeter security — implementing Zero Trust principles across identity, device, workload, and network layers with practical architecture patterns.

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Securing Wireless & Remote Access
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Practical

Securing Wireless & Remote Access

WPA3, rogue AP detection, VPN architecture, and ZTNA for remote workforces — covering the secure connectivity challenges modern organisations face every day.

📝 Blog Articles

🌐 Networking · Architecture

Network Segmentation: Why Most Organisations Get It Wrong

Poor segmentation is one of the most common — and costly — misconfigurations we encounter. This article outlines the principles of effective segmentation and the common pitfalls to avoid.

📅 June 2025⏱ 9 min read👤 AlerоSec

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🌐 Networking · Zero Trust

Zero Trust in Practice: Where to Start Without Starting Over

Zero Trust doesn't require ripping and replacing your infrastructure. We show how to incrementally adopt Zero Trust principles across identity, endpoints, and network access — in a realistic order.

📅 May 2025⏱ 12 min read👤 AlerоSec

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🌐 Networking · Monitoring

Network Traffic Analysis for Threat Hunters

What are you actually looking for in your packet captures and flow data? A practical guide to the network indicators that matter most when hunting for lateral movement, C2 beaconing, and data exfiltration.

📅 April 2025⏱ 10 min read👤 AlerоSec

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🌐 Networking · Remote Work

VPN vs. ZTNA: Choosing the Right Secure Access Model

Traditional VPNs create implicit trust — the very thing Zero Trust aims to eliminate. We compare legacy VPN, split-tunnel, and modern ZTNA approaches across security, usability, and cost dimensions.

📅 March 2025⏱ 8 min read👤 AlerоSec

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Cybersecurity Core

The essential cybersecurity curriculum — governance, risk, compliance, incident response, and policy — grounded in NIST CSF and GDPR. Real-world knowledge, not textbook theory.

🎥 Videos: 4 lessons 📝 Blog: 4 articles ⏱ Level: All levels

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Building a Security Governance Framework
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GRC

Building a Security Governance Framework

Structure your security program with clear ownership, accountability, and reporting lines. Covers RACI design, committee charters, and board-level cyber risk communication.

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Writing Effective Security Policies
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Policy

Writing Effective Security Policies

What makes a security policy enforceable, readable, and aligned to NIST CSF? A practical walkthrough of policy architecture — from top-level policy to operational procedures.

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Incident Response Planning & GDPR Notification
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Incident Response

Incident Response Planning & GDPR Notification

Build a defensible incident response plan — covering detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and the critical 72-hour GDPR breach notification obligation.

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NIST CSF 2.0: What's Changed and Why It Matters
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Compliance

NIST CSF 2.0: What's Changed and Why It Matters

A practical comparison of NIST CSF 1.1 and 2.0 — new Govern function, supply chain risk, and how to update your security program to meet the revised framework requirements.

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📝 Blog Articles

🔒 Cybersecurity · GRC

What Does a Mature Security Program Actually Look Like?

Maturity is more than a score on a spreadsheet. We define what genuine security program maturity looks like — across governance, technical controls, and culture — and how to measure progress honestly.

📅 June 2025⏱ 11 min read👤 AlerоSec

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🔒 Cybersecurity · GDPR

GDPR for Security Teams: Beyond the Privacy Notice

GDPR isn't just a privacy team problem — it has direct security obligations. Data protection by design, Article 32 technical measures, and breach notification are security responsibilities. Here's how to own them.

📅 May 2025⏱ 10 min read👤 AlerоSec

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